Crime Rate in Carmarthen Town North and South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthen Town North and South

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthen Town North and South, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthen Town North and South crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Carmarthen Town North and South, encompassing approximately 12,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lammas Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

How safe is Carmarthen Town North and South?

To understand the safety of Carmarthen Town North and South, we need to analyze Carmarthen Town North and South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Carmarthen Town North and South reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town North and South witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Carmarthen Town North and South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town North and South witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Carmarthen Town North and South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Carmarthen Town North and South has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 12.50 ranking 1th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carmarthen Town North and South crimes were 1,326. The crime rate of Carmarthen Town North and South in 2024 was 107.65 (year) or 8.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carmarthen Town North and South were around 1,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.51 (year) or 10.46 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Tyisha109 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn76 5746 4904 3
Glanymor89 3822 3819 4
Ammanford84 4596 5795 5
Lliedi46 7477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel62 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy33 11381 9455 8
Burry Port38 10384 8407 10
Carmarthen Town West40 8306 11363 13
Llannon32 13309 10439 9
Llanybydder38 9211 17295 15
Hengoed33 12282 12395 11
Bynea27 16256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn30 14262 13240 20
Llangunnor28 15222 15352 14
Cenarth and Llangeler23 22200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael23 19215 16232 21
Pembrey23 21179 20289 17
Llandeilo26 17117 32255 19
Gorslas17 27150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan17 26207 18213 22
Llangennech24 18177 21211 23
Garnant23 20129 28149 32
Hendy7 43176 22135 33
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 40174 23204 26
Trimsaran20 23115 33208 24
Llandybie12 31161 24186 28
Whitland19 24127 30133 34
Cwarter Bach17 28138 27206 25
Saron18 25161 25195 27
Glanamman5 49121 31174 29
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth13 29128 29164 30
Betws12 3085 4195 41
Llandovery11 33109 36161 31
Glyn12 3297 39106 37
Llanboidy6 47111 34126 35
Laugharne Township11 3498 38102 40
Elli10 38111 35102 39
Penygroes11 3572 4489 43
Pontyberem11 3692 40112 36
Tycroes4 50109 3794 42
Manordeilo and Salem10 3767 4547 50
Cilycwm9 3975 43106 38
Llanegwad9 4154 4754 48
Trelech6 4677 4260 47
Llwchwr7 4252 4963 45
Llanddarog5 4853 4882 44
Abergwili7 4449 5043 51
Swiss Valley6 4561 4649 49
Llangadog3 5138 5160 46
Cynwyl ElfedNA NA21 5215 52

Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 774 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202569
January 202566
November 202479
October 202469
September 202469
August 202467
July 202464
June 2024148
May 202469

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202517
January 202510
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 202414
July 202419
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 20258
November 20248
October 202416
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202432
May 202420
April 202411

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
November 202420
October 20248
September 202412
August 202423
July 202413
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 20258
November 202416
October 202416
September 202415
August 202422
July 20246
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Carmarthen Town North and South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Carmarthen Town North and South postcode area is presented below.

1. Lammas Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. John Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parc Bagnall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bron Yr Aur (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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